Christopher Michael Walsh, MD
Christopher Michael Walsh is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Arlington, VA with over 25 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 25 years in internal medicine, Christopher Michael Walsh, MD is a long-established internist in Arlington. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2001 and has 25+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 77.37/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 51% of reporting doctors in Virginia
- Uses generic medications more than 75% of reporting doctors in Virginia
- Federal MIPS score higher than 22% of MIPS-scored doctors in Virginia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1971dNPPES updated 2020-12-29 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Virginia Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2800 S Shirlington Rd Ste 500, Arlington, VA 22206-3618
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202377.37/100
Virginia avg: 82.9 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.2 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.38%
Virginia avg: 4.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Virginia0.38% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.5%
Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.7 pts)
Better than 75% of reporting doctors in VirginiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
729
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
335
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,701
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $374k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,357 reporting peers in Virginia.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$39 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Christopher Michael Walsh's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2001
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Board certified · Dec 28, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
25 years in practice
Experienced
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
Georgetown University School of Medicine (Class of 2001)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Christopher Michael Walsh
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Christopher Michael Walsh for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Arlington required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Christopher Michael Walsh
NPI records show Dr. Walsh as active with telehealth listed in Arlington, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (703) 717-4245.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
2800 S Shirlington Rd Ste 500, Arlington, VA 22206-3618
Mailing Address
2800 S Shirlington Rd Ste 500, Arlington, VA 22206-3618
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